Species
Great Barracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
Also known as barra (tropical, not barramundi)
Tier 3Eating4/10medium tackleNSWQLDWANT
0 waypoints70–130 cm (max 200 cm) typical
Overview: about great barracuda
Large toothy tropical predator of northern Australian reefs and inshore waters. Smashes stickbaits and trolled minnows around reef edges and headlands. Strong fighters but ciguatera-prone — release recommended at larger sizes.
Biology: Great Barracuda size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Inshore, Reef
- Typical size
- 70–130 cm (max 200 cm)
- Weight
- 3–25 kg
- Depth range
- 0–100 m
- Diet
- fish
- Global range
- Circumtropical
How to target: Great Barracuda angling strategies
Generally fished with medium tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- stickbaits and trolled minnows around reef
Safety & handling
Inedible — toxicDo not consume. This species carries toxins that survive cooking.
Ciguatera risk: highAvoid eating large specimens from tropical reefs. Risk varies by region and individual fish — when in doubt, release.
In the same waters
- razor teeth
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